Whats the deal!? How are spelled almost exactly alike, but not mean even close to the same thing!?
2007-03-26 13:25:38 · 6 answers · asked by Chelsey 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Back in the 1700's in England, most things were sold by people peddling their wares and they would move from place to place.
Books and writing paper were however sold from "stationary" (not moving) locations. The people who ran these establishments were known as "stationers" and the this is why the paper they sold was called "stationery"
Hope this helps. And oh yes -- FYI - the word for letterhead or writing paper is "stationery" with an "e" for envelope. ; )
2007-03-26 13:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Is Stationery
2016-10-21 01:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally the term "stationery" referred to all products sold by a stationer, whose name indicates that his book shop was on a fixed spot, usually near a university, and permanent.
2007-03-26 13:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by paradox5050 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Station-a-ry===a =at one place
Station-e-ry===e=everywhere, my letter is sent
or envelope
2007-03-26 15:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by LINDA D. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says it isn't?
2007-03-27 08:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by Russly F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is unless u move it
2007-03-26 13:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by tigermoondog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋